Belarus’ Foreign Minister, Sergey Aleinik, while on an official trip to Cuba, engaged in discussions about amplifying trade relations between both nations, according to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s press service.
The first day of the delegation’s visit, on July 17, featured extensive discussions with influential figures in Cuba, including Esteban Lazo Hernández, the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power.
The busy schedule also encompassed meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Ricardo Cabrisas, who is in charge of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, as well as the acting Foreign Minister, Josefina Vidal.

The discussions are expected further to boost the mutual trade’s value and quantity.
The talks encompassed the full scope of Belarusian-Cuban relations, exploring avenues to enhance them, particularly via the bilateral trade and economic cooperation commission.
The press release also noted an agreement to schedule their next meeting for September.
Furthermore, the countries deliberated on mutual cooperation and potential collaborative scientific, biotechnological, and pharmacological initiatives.
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